Former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan has been back in the news lately, not for his heroics on the field, but for his life off it. Dhawan recently trended on social media after posting an Instagram reel with his alleged girlfriend, Sophie Shine. The buzz around his love life grew even more so when the two were seen together at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Their public outings haven't gone unnoticed, particularly their attendance at a recent media conclave. At the event, Dhawan confirmed that he is indeed dating someone, further igniting the romance rumors.

"Yep, I'm over it," Dhawan explained in a very frank moment. "I'd never say that I was unlucky at love—I would say, though, that my decisions came from lack of experience. Now that I've got experience, that will work in my favor. It was a learning process for me."

Shikhar Dhawan in a reel on Instagram. 😄 pic.twitter.com/QaQJtGyEzF

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 12, 2025

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When asked whether he's prepared to fall in love again, he smiled and said, "I am always in love!" His honesty has captured the hearts of fans, particularly as he accepts this new chapter of life with confidence and optimism.

Who Is Sophie Shine?

Sophie Shine is a professional Irish product consultant. She holds a degree in marketing and management from the Limerick Institute of Technology and had studied at Castleroy College, Ireland, before that.

She is currently working as the second vice president at Abu Dhabi-based Northern Trust Corporation. Her recent appearances in public with Dhawan have made her one of the trending figures in media circles.

Shikhar Dhawan's Glorious Cricket Career

On August 24, Shikhar Dhawan formally announced his retirement from international and domestic cricket, ending a legendary career. The left-handed opener played for India in 269 international games and scored 10,867 runs at an average of 40.39. He made 24 centuries and 55 half-centuries in his record.

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In the Indian Premier League (IPL), Dhawan featured in 222 games, scoring 6,768 runs at an average of 35.07, with two centuries and 51 half-centuries. His last international match was an ODI against Bangladesh on December 10, 2022, in Chattogram.

Virat Kohli, former Indian cricket team captain and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, brought a significant modification to his Instagram profile on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. It saw him cleansing his primary Instagram grid of all promotional content, sponsored collaborations, and ads and relocating them to the reels category. The action drastically alters the aesthetic look of his page, tending it towards being personalized and brand-oriented.

Now, the 'posts' feed, basically the homepage of his Instagram account, includes stuff like gym sessions, training photos, time spent with family and friends, and updates about his own businesses like the One8 brand. Kohli's is the most followed Instagram account of any Indian athlete, and it's seen as a smart move to shift the attention back towards his personal brand and business ventures. Kohli or his management didn't make any official statement about this change, but fans noticed quickly enough.

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Fans swarmed the comments of his recent post, which was an announcement of a new One8 restaurant opening in Gurugram. "Ads shifted to the reels section; the feed looks so good," one fan wrote. Another wrote, "King Kohli cleared all the advertisements from his account?"

Kohli Looks Back on His Early IPL Experience

Apart from his social media makeover, Kohli also revealed details of his first season in IPL in an interview on '18 Calling 18' on JioHotstar. He revealed how it felt to be in the dressing room with cricket icons Anil Kumble and Rahul Dravid. "It was fantasy land," Kohli conceded. "But that exhilaration brought pressure. I knew I had to deliver."

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Presently, Kohli is on a good run in IPL 2025 with 164 runs in four games at a strike rate of 143.86. RCB has begun on a good note under the captaincy of new skipper Rajat Patidar, winning three of their initial four games in the 18th season of the tournament.

Rumors about celebrities’ personal lives often capture public interest, and the recent speculations surrounding Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya and his wife Natasa Stankovic are no exception. Amidst whispers of a potential separation, a Reddit post and a cryptic Instagram story have fueled further intrigue.

Rumors and Speculations

The speculation about Hardik and Natasa’s divorce began with a Reddit post that went viral. The user claimed that Natasa had removed Hardik’s surname from her Instagram profile and deleted all pictures with him. This post quickly gained traction, leading to widespread rumors of a possible separation.

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“This is just a speculation. But both of them aren’t posting each other on stories. Earlier, Natasha used To have Natasha Stankovic Pandya on her ig, but now she completely removed her name. Her birthday was on 4th March, and there was no post of Hardik on that day; while Krunal and Pankhuri still comment on her posts but something is definitely off between both of them,” the Reddit post said.

Natasa Stankovic’s Response

Amidst these rumors, Natasa shared a cryptic post on her Instagram story, featuring a picture of road signs with the caption, “Someone is about to get on the streets.” This ambiguous message left fans speculating about its meaning. Was she learning to drive, or was it an indirect confirmation of the divorce rumors?

Divorce Speculations

Adding fuel to the fire, reports suggest that Hardik and Natasa are heading for a divorce. According to these rumors, Hardik is expected to transfer 70% of his wealth to Natasa as part of the settlement, leaving him with only 30% of his assets. These claims, however, remain unsubstantiated and speculative.

A thorough examination of Natasa’s Instagram account reveals that she has not deleted pictures with Hardik. Their photos together, along with images of their son and extended family, still exist on her profile, contradicting the initial rumors.

Despite the ongoing speculations, neither Hardik nor Natasa has issued any public statements regarding their relationship. Their silence has only added to the public curiosity and speculation, leaving fans eager for an official comment.

Analysis of the Situation

The media frenzy surrounding Hardik and Natasa’s relationship highlights the intense public interest in celebrity lives. However, it also underscores the importance of respecting their privacy. Relationships, especially those in the public eye, are complex and personal, and speculative rumors can often cause unnecessary distress.